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J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL TRAVEL TO JAPAN	  The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event
Introduces A “Virtual Trip to Japan” Featuring Pop-Up Experiences
San Francisco, CA, July 6, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop
culture events, has announced an expanded Travel Pavilion featuring “JAPANKURU’s VIRTUAL
TRIP” an-only-at-J-Pop-experience. Guests can dive deep into Japanese culture and “visit” threeZones featuring interactive experiences showcasing what makes Japan a travelers’ delight, fusing thepast, present and future. More details are available at http://www.j-pop.com/japankuru-virtual-trip.	  
During J-POP SUMMIT, visitors can immerse themselves into this virtual world in the Travel Pavilion,
with featured experiences including:(1) ZONE TOKYO: Visit pop-up versions of Edo-Tokyo Museum, City of Tokyo, and Tokyo
Daijingu Shinto Shrine. Drop by Nippon Travel Agency (NTA America) and staff will assist you withplanning the most cost effective and exciting trips to Tokyo.
Edo-Tokyo Museum: Come and learn the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision thecity and life of the future.
Tokyo Daijingu Shinto Shrine: Come experience the virtual “Tokyo Daijingu,” one ofthe major Shinto shrines in Tokyo. Don’t forget to pray for good fortune in the "Shrine!"
City of Tokyo: Take a survey, receive goodies, and join the calligraphy workshop!
NTA America: NTA offers the most affordable and attractive trips to Tokyo.
(2) ZONE STATION: Take a Virtual Rail Trip. The Station Zone features a miniature railway as well asa Virtual Train Trip with six “stops”:
Shinkansen Station: Meet our proud "Shinkansen," the Japanese bullet train that runs at190mph. Check out the miniature railway "Plarail (Play Rail)," too!
Otaku Station: “Otaku,” is the symbol of enthusiastic Japanese anime/manga culture. Comecheck out figures from “Kotobukiya” in Akihabara and join Akihabara-style chopsticks game.
Kawaii Station: Harajuku is the world-renown mecca of “kawaii (cute)” culture. Enjoy dressing
up in colorful and fancy outfits!
Chichchibu Station: The heart of Japans’ classic landscape, history and culture, and wherepremium sake and whiskey are produced.
Hotel Station: Visit Pop-Up Japanese Inns (Ryokan) and the tiny "Capsule Hotel."2016 J-POP SUMMIT Announces Travel Pavilion “Virtual Trip to Japan.”Page 2	  Onsen Station: Virtually visit Japan’s celebrated hot spring baths.
Robots Station: A peek at the famous Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku which features
exciting live music, dances and an extravagant neon light show.
JAPANKURU Station: Guests can check out the stories and favorite things to see and do
while they plan their “real time” travel to Japan.
(3) ZONE STAGE: Watch a wide variety of stage performances including a traditional tea
ceremony, cosplay contest, chopstick challenge, and the traditional sacred dance. For theschedule of stage programs, please visit http://www.j-pop.com/japankuru-virtual-trip.
JAPANKURU’s VIRTUAL TRIP is held at the J-POP SUMMIT on Saturday and Sunday, July 23rdand 24th from 11am - 5pm at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion, located at 2 Marina Blvd, SanFrancisco, CA 94123. 	  
This year, J-POP SUMMIT attendees will be able to experience a vibrant 2-Day celebration ofJapanese pop-influenced culture including edgy fashion events, pop art exhibits, live music, atechnology summit and display, and interactive activates, accented by ramen vendors, sake-tasting,and additional attractions also highlighted by celebrity Guests of Honor. Full details on 2016 J-POP
SUMMIT are available at: www.J-POP.com.
A variety of affordable ticket options and V.I.P packages will give J-POP SUMMIT attendees themaximum amount of flexibility to customize a memorable festival experience. Adult single-day passes
start at only $25.00 each; 2-day passes start at only $40.00 each. Ticket details are available atwww.J-POP.com/Tickets.
About JAPANKURU
JAPANKURU provides the latest and deepest travel content on Japan via their multilingual online
platforms which highlight the charm of Japan through first-hand experiences shared by travelers ofdifferent nationalities and perspectives. Official website: www.japankuru.com
About J-POP SUMMIT
J-POP SUMMIT is one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, held every summer in San
Francisco, CA. By introducing the latest in Japanese music, fashion, film, art, games, techinnovations, anime, food, as well as niche subcultures, the festival has become a landing platform for
new trends from Japan.
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